Running the State(s)

So one of the coolest things I have discovered about running is that well, I can run places. I don't have to take the subway or have a car, I can just run. Admittedly, I've only tried this running from my apartment to my sister's apartment in Jackson Heights. But still, it worked.

• Saturday 8:30 am run
• Standing at the foot of the ramp to the GW Bridge.
• It was COLD. Wind blowing, no sun. I knew I layered correctly for the run, I just had to get moving.
• Coaches told us where to go and we were off.
• Ran over the GW. Super windy but a nice flat run and an amazing view.
• Ran down a huge hill (shit, I am going to have to run up that hill on the way back).
• Ran through Fort Lee and Englewood and into Palisades Park.
• It started to warm up. The park was gorgeous. Cliffs on one side, the Hudson river down below.
• We ran by time, so Heather, Lorraine and I turned around at the 45 minute mark (after some Gu and gatorade).
• I started to run up the big hill but had to stop and walk. Hills really really kill me. Probably more mental than physical, but I hate them.
• So made it up the hill, started running again, got to the GW and the GU kicked in (a bit later than last time).
• All of a sudden, I was flying. My legs felt so light and were going so fast. I was having a hard time catching my breath, but it felt so good, I didn't want to stop.
• So I kept going until the end. My friends were a few minutes behind and caught up in time to stretch.
• We had an amazing breakfast at Malecon (176 and Bway). $19 total for 3 of us.

OMG. I think I experienced my first runner's high and I loved it. Now I have something else to chase after (instead of boys) :) I am amazed that I ran from NY to NJ and back. Run on state runner, run on.